New to the scene cut cycle?

Ohsoo_Pumpedd · Mar 14, 2026

Hello fam, hope everyone is having a blessed weekend.
Let me stay of by saying this is my first log and I’m new to all of this. I am currently 32, 5”9 241lbs. I was on trt therapy for a few months at 140mg wk. I dumped them because they were way over priced so now I’m running test e at 500 mg week. Started noticing some muscle gain but I’m looking to cut a lot of the midsection weight lingering. I started Sermorelin last month and have dropped 17 lbs since which is great but seem to have hit a plateau. I’ve been doing some reading and was looking to start a cut cycle.
Test p 50 mg daily
Dhb 50 mg daily
Eq 600mg 1x weekly
Reta start at 1mg week.

Any suggestions? I would like to bulk and I cut but I don’t think that’s going to work right now so I figured focus on recomp and do my best in the process. I appreciate any feedback you guys can offer and I’m stoked to see what’s in store!

LevButlerov · Mar 14, 2026

Ohsoo_Pumpedd said:
Hello fam, hope everyone is having a blessed weekend.
Let me stay of by saying this is my first log and I’m new to all of this. I am currently 32, 5”9 241lbs. I was on trt therapy for a few months at 140mg wk. I dumped them because they were way over priced so now I’m running test e at 500 mg week. Started noticing some muscle gain but I’m looking to cut a lot of the midsection weight lingering. I started Sermorelin last month and have dropped 17 lbs since which is great but seem to have hit a plateau. I’ve been doing some reading and was looking to start a cut cycle.
Test p 50 mg daily
Dhb 50 mg daily
Eq 600mg 1x weekly
Reta start at 1mg week.

Any suggestions? I would like to bulk and I cut but I don’t think that’s going to work right now so I figured focus on recomp and do my best in the process. I appreciate any feedback you guys can offer and I’m stoked to see what’s in store!

welcome to the EVO family

@Ohsoo_Pumpedd you mean you went cold turkey on TRT???
tbh 5'9 241lbs you need to cut first, and stacking test p, DHB, and EQ on top of 500 mg test is not a cut stack.
do you have bloods?

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Ohsoo_Pumpedd · Mar 14, 2026

well I stopped getting it from the clinic due to the expense and started getting it online. I have not yet gotten the Reta but was wondering if that was the way to go. I’m only worried about losing muscle mass on it if not pared with the eq or dhb .. but again I’m all ears.. and yes I will start the log here in a minute.

LevButlerov · Mar 14, 2026

Ohsoo_Pumpedd said:
well I stopped getting it from the clinic due to the expense and started getting it online. I have not yet gotten the Reta but was wondering if that was the way to go. I’m only worried about losing muscle mass on it if not pared with the eq or dhb .. but again I’m all ears.. and yes I will start the log here in a minute.

yes saw your new thread

please add pics to it @Ohsoo_Pumpedd

Mobster · Mar 15, 2026

Zero need to be taking 3x the clinics dose. And you'd need less if leaner. So tweak as you go.

How's the diet and cardio looking?

stevesmi · Mar 15, 2026

Ohsoo_Pumpedd said:
Hello fam, hope everyone is having a blessed weekend.
Let me stay of by saying this is my first log and I’m new to all of this. I am currently 32, 5”9 241lbs. I was on trt therapy for a few months at 140mg wk. I dumped them because they were way over priced so now I’m running test e at 500 mg week. Started noticing some muscle gain but I’m looking to cut a lot of the midsection weight lingering. I started Sermorelin last month and have dropped 17 lbs since which is great but seem to have hit a plateau. I’ve been doing some reading and was looking to start a cut cycle.
Test p 50 mg daily
Dhb 50 mg daily
Eq 600mg 1x weekly
Reta start at 1mg week.

Any suggestions? I would like to bulk and I cut but I don’t think that’s going to work right now so I figured focus on recomp and do my best in the process. I appreciate any feedback you guys can offer and I’m stoked to see what’s in store!

, it might be a good idea to start the RETA ahead of this cycle. This way you can get the side effects out of the way because usually the first couple months are the worst side effects then it's more smooth.

Ulter · Mar 15, 2026

Ohsoo_Pumpedd said:
Hello fam, hope everyone is having a blessed weekend.
Let me stay of by saying this is my first log and I’m new to all of this. I am currently 32, 5”9 241lbs. I was on trt therapy for a few months at 140mg wk. I dumped them because they were way over priced so now I’m running test e at 500 mg week. Started noticing some muscle gain but I’m looking to cut a lot of the midsection weight lingering. I started Sermorelin last month and have dropped 17 lbs since which is great but seem to have hit a plateau. I’ve been doing some reading and was looking to start a cut cycle.
Test p 50 mg daily
Dhb 50 mg daily
Eq 600mg 1x weekly
Reta start at 1mg week.

Any suggestions? I would like to bulk and I cut but I don’t think that’s going to work right now so I figured focus on recomp and do my best in the process. I appreciate any feedback you guys can offer and I’m stoked to see what’s in store!

I'm not too familiar with DHB, but I know it's very similar to MAST. Back in the day, people used to use it.

2Thick · Mar 15, 2026

Ohsoo_Pumpedd said:
Hello fam, hope everyone is having a blessed weekend.
Let me stay of by saying this is my first log and I’m new to all of this. I am currently 32, 5”9 241lbs. I was on trt therapy for a few months at 140mg wk. I dumped them because they were way over priced so now I’m running test e at 500 mg week. Started noticing some muscle gain but I’m looking to cut a lot of the midsection weight lingering. I started Sermorelin last month and have dropped 17 lbs since which is great but seem to have hit a plateau. I’ve been doing some reading and was looking to start a cut cycle.
Test p 50 mg daily
Dhb 50 mg daily
Eq 600mg 1x weekly
Reta start at 1mg week.

Any suggestions? I would like to bulk and I cut but I don’t think that’s going to work right now so I figured focus on recomp and do my best in the process. I appreciate any feedback you guys can offer and I’m stoked to see what’s in store!

the reta is fine at 1mg. But you're gonna wanna increase the dose gradually. A lot of guys are liking two to three milligrams a week.

ceo · Mar 15, 2026

Ohsoo_Pumpedd said:
Hello fam, hope everyone is having a blessed weekend.
Let me stay of by saying this is my first log and I’m new to all of this. I am currently 32, 5”9 241lbs. I was on trt therapy for a few months at 140mg wk. I dumped them because they were way over priced so now I’m running test e at 500 mg week. Started noticing some muscle gain but I’m looking to cut a lot of the midsection weight lingering. I started Sermorelin last month and have dropped 17 lbs since which is great but seem to have hit a plateau. I’ve been doing some reading and was looking to start a cut cycle.
Test p 50 mg daily
Dhb 50 mg daily
Eq 600mg 1x weekly
Reta start at 1mg week.

Any suggestions? I would like to bulk and I cut but I don’t think that’s going to work right now so I figured focus on recomp and do my best in the process. I appreciate any feedback you guys can offer and I’m stoked to see what’s in store!

Bros, recomposition the toughest thing to do in bodybuilding. You should definitely have your diet and your training on point first and foremost. What's your body fat right now? Can you post some pictures?

ROIDDERS · Mar 15, 2026

Ohsoo_Pumpedd said:
Hello fam, hope everyone is having a blessed weekend.
Let me stay of by saying this is my first log and I’m new to all of this. I am currently 32, 5”9 241lbs. I was on trt therapy for a few months at 140mg wk. I dumped them because they were way over priced so now I’m running test e at 500 mg week. Started noticing some muscle gain but I’m looking to cut a lot of the midsection weight lingering. I started Sermorelin last month and have dropped 17 lbs since which is great but seem to have hit a plateau. I’ve been doing some reading and was looking to start a cut cycle.
Test p 50 mg daily
Dhb 50 mg daily
Eq 600mg 1x weekly
Reta start at 1mg week.

Any suggestions? I would like to bulk and I cut but I don’t think that’s going to work right now so I figured focus on recomp and do my best in the process. I appreciate any feedback you guys can offer and I’m stoked to see what’s in store!

I think you'll do fine on this type of setup. Don't make it overly complicated though. Treat the DHB like it was masteron. run it similar 300-500mgs a week depending on how much hardening you want

HarleyGuy · Mar 15, 2026

Ohsoo_Pumpedd said:
Hello fam, hope everyone is having a blessed weekend.
Let me stay of by saying this is my first log and I’m new to all of this. I am currently 32, 5”9 241lbs. I was on trt therapy for a few months at 140mg wk. I dumped them because they were way over priced so now I’m running test e at 500 mg week. Started noticing some muscle gain but I’m looking to cut a lot of the midsection weight lingering. I started Sermorelin last month and have dropped 17 lbs since which is great but seem to have hit a plateau. I’ve been doing some reading and was looking to start a cut cycle.
Test p 50 mg daily
Dhb 50 mg daily
Eq 600mg 1x weekly
Reta start at 1mg week.

Any suggestions? I would like to bulk and I cut but I don’t think that’s going to work right now so I figured focus on recomp and do my best in the process. I appreciate any feedback you guys can offer and I’m stoked to see what’s in store!

Warm welcome to the EVO family brother!

Your cycle isn't appropriate for where you currently sitting at with weight and bodyfat % as that's not a cut cycle and your EQ is 4 times as high as it should be on 350mgs of TestP. Let's get you a log up and running so we can help you every day if you want. I think starting Reta ASAP will get things progressing again. Your current test dose at 500mg is high and I don't see any mention of an AI. Your estrogen levels are likely way too high.

Do you still want to have kids? I recommend becoming as learned as possible on steroids in this order:

PCT (after steroid usage how can you come off in a healthy way to get your natural test, hormones and HPTA back up and running)
Diet/Supps (we must see you have this dialed in with the proper macros, calories and supplements specific to your goal)
Training (we need to make sure you're training is consistent and proper)
Steroids (then, if you trust this forum which you should, we will get you squared away for a proper cycle suited and tailored to you)

Ohsoo_Pumpedd · Mar 15, 2026

Sorry I didn’t add that I’m sensitive to e2 spikes due to my high bmi so I take half of Arimidex 25mg daily. And I am not on eq yet those number were just what I was thinking. The test , adex and sermorelin is all on currently on.
When I first got blood work before starting trt my test level was 113.. I have posted blood work from November before I stated Arimidex. I had labs done in January but can’t find the results. Anybody know of a good local place to get labs with to script?

Blshaw · Mar 15, 2026

I think running that amount of gear with your current avatar photo in mind is unwise. You would be better served running something like 200mg Test per week with Reta for about 6 months while you learn to cut the fat, train, and properly feed. Anabolics could then be considered to grow a physique worth enhancing.

Ohsoo_Pumpedd · Mar 15, 2026

So here’s the thing the Reta would crush my appetite yeah? So I’d lose weight but would it be just as hard to keep muscle?

Blshaw · Mar 15, 2026

Ohsoo_Pumpedd said:
So here’s the thing the Reta would crush my appetite yeah? So I’d lose weight but would it be just as hard to keep muscle?

That’s why you’d be running slightly enhanced T levels. I tried Tirzepatide once and it didn’t kill my appetite since I started low. It definitely allowed me to stick to my macros / calories without all the added food noise.

LevButlerov · Mar 15, 2026

Ohsoo_Pumpedd said:
Sorry I didn’t add that I’m sensitive to e2 spikes due to my high bmi so I take half of Arimidex 25mg daily. And I am not on eq yet those number were just what I was thinking. The test , adex and sermorelin is all on currently on.
When I first got blood work before starting trt my test level was 113.. I have posted blood work from November before I stated Arimidex. I had labs done in January but can’t find the results. Anybody know of a good local place to get labs with to script?

this is really bad estrogen levels and really bad alt ast, not bad but REALLY bad @Ohsoo_Pumpedd and you need to stop the arimidex and switch to aromasin
can you clarify where you got your gear please

Ohsoo_Pumpedd · Mar 15, 2026

So those results were from gameday men’s health clinic. Now I use naps and the test is pharmaquo and Arimidex is geneza

Ohsoo_Pumpedd · Mar 15, 2026

LevButlerov said:
this is really bad estrogen levels and really bad alt ast, not bad but REALLY bad @Ohsoo_Pumpedd and you need to stop the arimidex and switch to aromasin
can you clarify where you got your gear please

Probably smart for me to throw out I’m a recovering addict with all ver 4 years clean, I did have hep c and I know forsure it did damage to my liver but I took the medication and it’s clear now but I guess they said if the damage was done then it is what it is..

Noah Wixx · Mar 15, 2026

Blshaw said:
I think running that amount of gear with your current avatar photo in mind is unwise. You would be better served running something like 200mg Test per week with Reta for about 6 months while you learn to cut the fat, train, and properly feed. Anabolics could then be considered to grow a physique worth enhancing.

I agree with that approach completely, for reference i am 5'11 i was 240lbs when i started my cutting phase. I can absolutely say more compounds and gear is not the answer at all it just complicates aspects and stresses the body out even further which is the opposite of what you want while cutting.

Ive been on just 250mg of testosterone 2mg of trizepitide one healing peptide and 1iu of growth hormone. I am already down 20lbs since starting.

Ive been doing everything simple tracking macros eating clean healthy food daily doing cardio and making sure im in a deficit. Having an injury current in my wrist i cant work upper body at all and im still leaning out and recomping really well with that limitation in place.

Its not the gear its the diet the willpower to get in better shape. I like your approach on this completely.

HarleyGuy · Mar 16, 2026

Ohsoo_Pumpedd said:
Sorry I didn’t add that I’m sensitive to e2 spikes due to my high bmi so I take half of Arimidex 25mg daily. And I am not on eq yet those number were just what I was thinking. The test , adex and sermorelin is all on currently on.
When I first got blood work before starting trt my test level was 113.. I have posted blood work from November before I stated Arimidex. I had labs done in January but can’t find the results. Anybody know of a good local place to get labs with to script?

HarleyGuy said:
Your estrogen levels are likely way too high.

This doesn't come as a shock to me (your bloodwork). You need aromasin ASAP and N2Guard for your liver. You can get N2Guard here: https://www.needtobuildmuscle.com/cycle-support/n2guard/

Your bloodwork shows why a log is so important. Let's move this convo over to your log.

ballin2504 · Mar 16, 2026

Let’s get a log up

Ohsoo_Pumpedd · Mar 16, 2026

ballin2504 said:
Let’s get a log up

Wym?

LevButlerov · Mar 16, 2026

Ohsoo_Pumpedd said:
Probably smart for me to throw out I’m a recovering addict with all ver 4 years clean, I did have hep c and I know forsure it did damage to my liver but I took the medication and it’s clear now but I guess they said if the damage was done then it is what it is..

yes I'm also a past alcoholic
you mean throw out gear?

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